1. The computer company makes _____ a priority for their customers to safely and conveniently get access to files anywhere through cloud storage.
(A)this
(B)what
(C)it
(D)that
2. My washing machine broke down and I can’t afford a new one. If only my old one _____ for years to come!
(A)had worked
(B)works
(C)would work
(D)was working
3. In 1906, Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto introduced the 80-20 rule _____ says that 80% of effects come from 20% of causes.
(A)that
(B), which
(C), that
(D)it
4. Elaine is a bright and energetic girl, volunteering to help children with special needs. It is predictable _____ she will succeed in something worthwhile in life.
(A)that
(B)when
(C)whether
(D)though
5. With the advance of space technology, _____ is conceivable that humans will be able to solve more mysteries of outer space.
(A)as
(B)what
(C)which
(D)it
6. Cathy is _____ commence her college life with so much help and support from her family and friends.
(A)enough lucky to
(B)enough lucky that
(C)lucky enough that
(D)lucky enough to
7. Dylan bent his mind to work in the midst of the quality time he was supposed _____ with his children.
(A)to be spending
(B)to be spent
(C)of spending
(D)of being spent
8. Gardening work like planting flowers, pruning bushes, and maintaining the lawn will become easier, _____ such powerful garden tools.
(A)if only
(B)as
(C)given
(D)according to
9. Don’t drink and drive because _____ is true that driving under the influence of alcohol is dangerous to the driver, passengers and everyone else on the road.
(A)what
(B)though
(C)it
(D)such
10. If you travel abroad, you can chart your own footprints on different lands rather than the _____ you are familiar with.
(A)that
(B)ones
(C)it
(D)them
11. Our teacher always teaches us to appreciate _____ and use our advantages to our advantage.
(A)how great our potential is
(B)how our potential is great
(C)how is our potential great
(D)how great is our potential
12. David’s girlfriend broke up with him because he was too stingy. If only he _____ generous, he _____ her.
(A)were; wouldn’t offend
(B)has been; won’t have offended
(C)had been; wouldn’t have offended
(D)is being; won’t offend
13. _____ British writer Burejer said, “The Chinese word for crisis is divided into two characters, one meaning danger and the other meaning opportunity.”
(A)What
(B)As
(C)That
(D)With
14. Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, set up an international peace prize; it is ironic _____ such a promoter of peace contributed to a technology of war.
(A)which
(B)that
(C)how
(D)what
15. After receiving his _____ university diploma, Frank framed it and hung it on the wall as a proof of his hard work and expertise.
(A)hard-earning
(B)hard-earned
(C)earned-hard
(D)earning-hard
16. Ryan was grounded because he didn’t hand in his assignment on time. If only he _____ it earlier, he wouldn’t have been punished.
(A)had finished
(B)were to finish
(C)finished
(D)were finishing
17. As a leader of the country, the president makes it a priority _____ the well-being of his people.
(A)by improving
(B)as improved
(C)that improves
(D)to improve
18. It’s already 7:00, but I feel tired and don’t want to go to school. If only it _____ Sunday today!
(A)was
(B)had been
(C)has been
(D)were
19. Cigarettes are harmful to our bodies, and _____ is illegal that companies promote and advertise such a dangerous product to teenagers.
(A)what
(B)it
(C)such
(D)whether
20. The battery in Kevin’s smartphone is running out, which makes him anxious. If only he _____ a portable charger now.
(A)has
(B)had had
(C)has had
(D)would have